Askin Tumor: A Case Report with Emphasis on Diagnostic Approach

Authors

  • HN Pradeep Department of Radiodiagnosis, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore
  • YC Manjunath Department of Radiodiagnosis, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore
  • V Joshi Department of Radiodiagnosis, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore
  • KCN Pradeep Department of Radiodiagnosis, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore
  • K Sharath Department of Radiodiagnosis, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore
  • B Monteiro Department of Radiodiagnosis, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/njr.v4i1.11372

Keywords:

Tumor, PNET, Computed tomography (CT)

Abstract

Askin tumor is a rare, extremely malignant round cell tumor of the chest wall. The exact incidence is not known due to its rarity. This neoplasm is currently grouped under Ewing’s family of tumors (EFT’s). Metastasis to the sympathetic chain is a unique feature of Askin’s tumor.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njr.v4i1.11372

Nepalese Journal of Radiology, Vol.4(1) 2014: 59-62

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Published

2014-10-30

How to Cite

Pradeep, H., Manjunath, Y., Joshi, V., Pradeep, K., Sharath, K., & Monteiro, B. (2014). Askin Tumor: A Case Report with Emphasis on Diagnostic Approach. Nepalese Journal of Radiology, 4(1), 59–62. https://doi.org/10.3126/njr.v4i1.11372

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2014)

Section

Case Reports

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